politics
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PublishedJune 10, 2019
Maine voters to weigh in on school budgets, municipal races
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap expects overall turnout will be low because there is no statewide ballot.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support
Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Lawmakers urged to save advanced placement program for students in rural Maine
The AP4ALL program is targeted for elimination by the state Department of Education, but supporters say it provides important access to courses for students in smaller schools.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget
Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill's $8 billion, two-year proposal.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions
The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.
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PublishedMay 20, 2019
Rep. Jared Golden protests ‘gotcha politics’ move by House leaders
The Lewiston Democrat says measures with bipartisan backing should be allowed to go to the Senate without tying them to bills the Republican Party won't support.
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Public will have chance to weigh in on proposed pot rules Thursday
The state Office of Marijuana Policy hopes to have the final version of the proposal to the Legislature before it adjourns for summer break.
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PublishedMay 14, 2019
Measure urges tax breaks for Maine employee-owned businesses
The Legislature's Taxation Committee has yet to act on the bill.
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PublishedMay 14, 2019
Impact of new Chinese tariffs still being tallied for Maine
The president of the Maine International Trade Center called the next few weeks critical as negotiators work to avoid having new Chinese tariffs take effect June 1.
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PublishedMay 13, 2019
Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
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